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Hypogastrium
CIDE DICTIONARY
Hypogastrium, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ; under + belly.].
The lower part of the abdomen. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Hypogastrium, n. (pl. hypogastria) the part of the central abdomen which is situated below the region of the stomach.
Derivative
hypogastric adj.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk hupogastrion (as HYPO-, gaster belly)
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